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2. Start-up
CAUTION
CAUTION
Transport weights above 35 kg must be carried by at least 2 persons, carry the
tool set separately. When transporting and installing the machine, please note
that the machine has a high centre of gravity with and without the base frame,
i.e. it is top heavy.
2.1. Installing Robot 2U, 2K, 2D, Robot 3U, 3K, 3D, Robot 4U, 4K, 4D
Remove both U-rails from the machine. Fix the machine to the oil tray. Push
the tool carrier into the guide arms. Push the pressing lever (8) from the rear
through the loop on the tool carrier and the clamping ring (10) onto the rear
guide arm so that the wing nut is facing the rear and the ring groove stays free.
Feed the hose with suction fi lter through the hole in the oil tray from the inside
and connect it to the coolant-lubricant pump. Push the other end of the hose
onto the nipple on the back of the tool carrier. Push the handle (9) onto the
pressing lever. Fix the machine to a workbench or subframe (accessory) with
the 3 screws provided. The machine can be lifted respectively at the front by
the guide arms and at the rear by a pipe clamped into a clamping and guide
chuck for transport. For transporting on the subframe, pipe sections Ø ¾" with
a length of approx. 60 cm are pushed into the eyes on the subframe and fi xed
with the wing nuts. If the machine is not to be transported, the two wheels can
be removed from the subframe.
Fill in 5 litres of thread cutting material. Insert chip tray.
NOTICE
Never operate the machine without thread cutting material.
Insert the guide bolt of the die head (12) into the hole of the tool carrier and
push on the die head with axial pressure on the guide pin and swivelling move-
ments as far as it will go.
2.2. Installing Robot 2U-L, 2K-L, 2D-L, Robot 3U-L, 3K-L, 3D-L, Robot 4U-L,
4K-L, 4D-L (Fig. 2)
Fix the machine to a workbench or subframe (accessory) with the 4 screws
provided. The machine can be lifted respectively at the front by the guide arms
and at the rear by a pipe clamped into a clamping and guide chuck for transport.
Push the tool carrier into the guide arms. Push the pressing lever (8) from the
rear through the loop on the tool carrier and the clamping ring (10) onto the
rear guide arm so that the wing nut is facing the rear and the ring groove stays
free. Push the handle (9) onto the pressing lever. Hang the oil tray in the two
screws on the gear housing and push to the right into the slits. Hang the oil
tray in the ring groove on the rear guide arm. Push on the clamping ring (10)
until it is touching the suspension of the oil tray and clamp it tight. Hang the
hose with suction fi lter into the oil tray and push the other end of the hose onto
the nipple on the back of the tool carrier.
Fill in 2 litres of thread cutting material. Insert the chip tray from the rear.
NOTICE
Never operate the machine without thread cutting material.
Insert the guide bolt of the die head (12) into the hole of the tool carrier and
push on the die head with axial pressure on the guide pin and swivelling move-
ments as far as it will go.
2.3. Electrical connection
WARNING
Caution: Mains voltage present! Before connecting the thread cutting machine,
Caution: Mains voltage present! Before connecting the thread cutting machine,
Caution: Mains voltage present!
check whether the voltage given on the rating plate corresponds to the mains
voltage. Only connect the thread cutting machine of protection class I to
a socket/extension lead with a functioning protective contact. There is a
danger of electric shock. On building sites, in a wet environment, indoors and
outdoors or under similar installation conditions, only operate the thread cutting
machine on the mains with a fault current protection switch (FI switch) which
interrupts the power supply as soon as the leakage current to earth exceeds
30 mA for 200 ms.
The thread cutting machine is switched on and off with the foot switch (4). The
switch (3) serves to pre-select the direction of rotation or speed. The machine
can only be switched on when the emergency off button (5) is unlocked and
the protection switch (6) on the foot switch is pressed. If the machine is connected
directly to mains (without a plug device), a 16 A circuit breaker must be installed.
2.4. Thread-cutting Materials
Only use ROLLER'S thread cutting materials. They ensure perfect cutting
results, long life of the dies and considerably relieve stress on the machine.
NOTICE
ROLLER'S Smaragdol thread cutting material is high alloyed and can be used
ROLLER'S Smaragdol
ROLLER'S Smaragdol thread cutting material is high alloyed and can be used
for all types of pipe and bolt threads. It can be washed out with water (tested
and certifi ed by an expert). Mineral oil-based thread cutting materials are not
approved for drinking water pipes in different countries, e.g. Germany, Austria
and Switzerland. Mineral oil-free ROLLER'S Rubinol must be used in this case.
Observe the national regulations.
ROLLER'S Rubinol thread-cutting material is mineral oil-free, synthetic,
ROLLER'S Rubinol
ROLLER'S Rubinol thread-cutting material is mineral oil-free, synthetic,
completely water-soluble and has the lubricating property of mineral oil. It can
be used for all pipe and bolt threads. It must be used for drinking water pipes
in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and complies with regulations (DVGW
Test No. DW-0201AS2031; ÖVGW Test No. W 1.303; SVGW Test No. 7808-
649). Observe the national regulations.
NOTICE
All thread cutting materials may only be used in undiluted form!
2.5. Material Support
CAUTION
CAUTION
Pipes and bars longer than 2 m must be supported additionally by at least one
height-adjustable REMS Herkules 3B, REMS Herkules XL 12" material rest.
This has steel balls for easy movement of the pipes and bars in all directions
without the material support tipping over.
2.6. Subframe, mobile and folding (accessory)
CAUTION
CAUTION
The folded subframe, mobile and folding, quickly moves up automatically without
mounted thread cutting machine after releasing. Therefore hold down the
subframe by the handle when releasing and hold with both handles when
moving up.
To move up with the thread cutting machine mounted, hold the subframe with
one hand on the handle, put one foot on the cross member and release both
locking pins by turning the lever. Then hold the subframe with both hands and
move to working height until the two locking pins snap in. Proceed in the reverse
order to fold up. Drain the thread-cutting material from the oil tray or remove
the oil tray before unfolding or folding up.
3. Operation
Use eye protection
3.1. Tools
The die head (12) is a universal die head. That means for all types of threads
for above mentioned sizes, divided in 2 tool sets, only one die head is required.
For cutting tapered pipe threads, the length stop (13) needs to be in the same
direction with the closing and opening lever (14). To cut cylindrical long threads
and bolt threads, the length stop (13) has to be folded away.
Changing dies
The dies can be inserted or changed with the die head mounted on the machine
or detached (i.e. on a bench). Slacken clamping lever (15) but do not remove
it. Push the adjusting disc (16) at the handle away from the clamping lever to
the far end position. In this position the dies are put in or taken out. Ensure that
the indicated size of thread shown on the back of the dies corresponds to the
size of thread to be cut. Furthermore, ensure that the numbers shown on the
back of the dies correspond with those indicated on the die holder (17).
Insert the dies into the die head as far as the ball inside the slot of the die holder
snaps in. Once all dies are set, adjust the size of thread by shifting the adjusting
disc. Bolt thread must always be set to „Bolt". Clamp the adjusting disc with
the clamping lever, close the die head by pressing the closing and opening
lever (14) down slightly to the right. The die head opens either automatically
(with tapered pipe threads), or at any time manually by slight pressure to the
left on the closing and opening lever.
If the holding power of the clamping lever (15) is insuffi cient (e.g. through blunt
dies) when the 2½ – 3" and the 2½ – 4" die head is in use, due to the increased
cutting force applied, with the result that the die head opens under cutting
pressure, the capscrew on the side opposite the clamping lever (15) must also
be tightened.
The pipe cutter (18) cuts pipes ¼ – 2", resp. 2½ – 4".
The reamer (19) deburs pipes ¼ – 2" resp. 2½ – 4". To avoid rotation, latch the
reamer sleeve into the reamer arm either in the front or in the back end,
depending on the position of the pipe.
3.2. Chuck
A clamping sleeve (Art. No. 343001) adapted to the diameter is required for
ROLLER'S Robot
ROLLER'S Robot up to 2" for clamping diameters < 8 mm, for
ROLLER'S Robot up to 2" for clamping diameters < 8 mm, for
up to 4" for clamping diameters < 20 mm. The desired clamping diameter must
be specifi ed when ordering the clamping sleeve.
3.2.1. Quick Action Hammer Chuck (1), Guide Chuck (2)
The quick action hammer chuck (1) with large clamping ring and moving dies
inserted into the die carriers ensures centred and safe clamping with the least
force. As soon as the material protrudes from the guide chuck, this must be
closed.
To change the dies (24), close the clamping ring (22) up to approx. 30 mm
clamping diameter. Remove screws of the dies (24). Push out the dies to the
back with a suitable tool (screwdriver). Push the new dies with inserted screw
into the die carriers from the front.
3.3. Work Procedure
Remove blockages of chips and fragments of the workpiece before starting
work.
NOTICE
Switch off the thread cutting machine when the tool set approaches the machine
housing.
Swing out the tools and move the tool carrier to the right-hand end position
with the aid of the pressing lever (8). Pass the material to be threaded through
the opened guide (2) and through the opened chuck (1) so that it extends by
about 10 cm from the chuck. Close the chuck until the jaw comes against the
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